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Job Growth Surges, But Wage Growth Slips to 3.7%

7/5/2025

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The June 2025 hourly earnings report revealed a 0.2% increase in private nonfarm payrolls, falling short of the 0.3% forecast.
Year-over-year wage growth decreased to 3.7%, influencing inflation trends and Federal Reserve policy.
Job growth remained robust with 147,000 new positions, lowering unemployment to 4.1%.
Investors should prioritize rate-sensitive sectors like utilities and REITs while exercising caution with inflation-linked assets.
Deere & Co. in the agricultural sector has shown strong stock performance, driven by recovery expectations from low crop prices.

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Story summary

The June 2025 hourly earnings report revealed a 0.2% increase in private nonfarm payrolls, falling short of the 0.3% forecast.
Year-over-year wage growth decreased to 3.7%, influencing inflation trends and Federal Reserve policy.
Job growth remained robust with 147,000 new positions, lowering unemployment to 4.1%.
Investors should prioritize rate-sensitive sectors like utilities and REITs while exercising caution with inflation-linked assets.
Deere & Co. in the agricultural sector has shown strong stock performance, driven by recovery expectations from low crop prices.